Rockets tie NBA record for 3s in win

HOUSTON – The Houston fans knew the Rockets were on the verge of history against Golden State on Tuesday, needing one more 3-pointer to set an NBA record.

Warriors coach Mark Jackson wasn’t going to let that happen.

The Rockets settled for tying an NBA record and set a franchise mark with 23 3-pointers in a 140-109 win over the Warriors. Houston matched the single-game record for 3s set by Orlando in a win over Sacramento on Jan. 13, 2009.

The Toyota Center crowd realized the outright record was within reach in the final three minutes, chanting “One more 3!” But the Warriors took away Houston’s chances of getting it by fouling at the end.